4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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this is one of my favorite italian restaurants in bryn mawr - and i can't stop going here! i'm a sucker for a good carbonara & @ottobypolpo's is definitely passing the test. literally for any special occasion.. this is my go-to spot. i've brought tons of friends here and they never disappoint ~formaggi ~spaghetti carbonara ~fried tomatoes topped with burrata, pesto, and balsamic ~risotto agli scampi ~cheesecake #phillyfood #food #forkingphilly #phillyfoodies #foodstagram #foodporn #philly #foodies #foodie #foodblogger #foodstagram #brynmawr #brynmawrfood #pasta #italianfood #italian
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4.7
Noise • Moderate
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22 October 2025
The Bryn Mawr BYOB serves Italian dishes, including capellini, fettuccini, linguini and spaghetti, along with cuts of meat, seafood and sides.
Published in Main Line Today
9 April 2025
A Villanova student recommends Otto by Polpo for its pasta and eclectic art, describing it as a distinctive dining experience on Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Published in The Villanovan
8 January 2024
The guide names OTTO By POLPO a must-visit Italian restaurant at 52 N Bryn Mawr Ave, highlighting its extensive menu, picturesque outdoor seating, and free Wi-Fi.
Published in Philly Bite Magazine
Yes, OTTO By POLPO is well suited to a special evening: guests call it "fancy enough" for bringing guests or for a couples' dinner, and the kitchen offers multi-course options like a four-course menu.
Sunday evenings are a lovely choice, a guest who celebrated on a Sunday evening praised the generously spaced tables and excellent acoustics for an enjoyable visit.
OTTO By POLPO welcomes private parties, private gatherings are allowed; contact the restaurant to discuss group size and arrangements.
Portions at OTTO By POLPO are generous, guests frequently describe ample or very large servings, with many noting there’s enough left to take home.
OTTO By POLPO reads as a polished, fine‑dining neighborhood spot, warm and inviting with classic white‑tablecloth styling, and guests praise the generously spaced tables and excellent acoustics.
OTTO By POLPO often fills up at peak service, multiple guests describe packed, overbooked, or very crowded nights, while Sunday evenings have been reported as a quieter, more relaxed time to visit.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear.
Yes, OTTO By POLPO offers outdoor seating, including a covered patio that many guests mention and enjoy.
OTTO By POLPO seats guests in the main dining room, has a covered/outdoor patio, and accepts private parties for special events.
For a calmer visit, try an early Saturday evening or a Sunday night, guests note Saturdays can be quiet early and Sunday evenings feel relaxed with well-spaced tables.
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